Numbers And Operations: Math Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every numbers and operations term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Quotient

A quotient is the result of a division problem, showing how many times one number (the divisor) fits into another number (the dividend), or how one quantity is shared or compared.

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